Thoughts, Stories & Reflections by Stephen Mitchell
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories & Figuring Life Out
In the discussions I often find myself within, I notice many of my friends (other small business owners plus online keyboard jockeys) are debating the importance of cash and why it should remain. Having cash on hand is crucial for Australians, whether for personal use or running a business. Without enough cash, you could face... Continue Reading →
I am always looking for a new hobby that will both give me pleasure plus could earn me a few extra dollars to support my family. Last night I found a few shoe-boxes of semi-polished rocks I collected at various beaches around Australia. They reminded me of a passion I have had for many years:... Continue Reading →
Since acquiring a new home on Kangaroo Island I have been keen to establish a vegetable garden. It's a WIP as I am building the chicken run first. It will include egg- and poo-collection containers that can be easily extracted and returned. Currently I am seeking 120 bricks - clinkers, pavers, building, other - to... Continue Reading →
This photo is of a sculptured rock standing five metres tall in a public garden in New South Wales. It always makes me feel at ease. Maybe it will for you also.
Whether it be raining or sun, as a photographer and videographer this is a great spot to capture the view from Kingscote across the bay and jetties - the tidal pool. Today I was lucky enough to catch someone swimming. https://youtu.be/WSZTZ-KPzNw
This is just one part of a vlog I have had in creation for a few months now. It's at least a month from completion. What are the Benefits of Living on Kangaroo Island? At the beginning of my December 17th 2017 radio show on 5KIxFM9.07 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island I asked on our Facebook... Continue Reading →
I researched this information after our rental-home smoke-detector beeping beeped at 2.30am yesterday morning. At the time I also asked on Facebook (in a KI Q&A group) what should be done in the short term: All my good friends on Kangaroo Island suggested the 9Volt battery needed replacing. Yes, there is one inside the device.... Continue Reading →
This time last year we made a BIG decision: To move our family to Kangaroo Island. Explaining the benefits to each of our families actually didn't take a lot, but there are a few who have not yet been there. Yesterday morning I videoed some of my morning walk. Because of the tranquillity of Kingscote,... Continue Reading →
A Youtubing Vlogger. Does that sound right? Should it be a Vlogger who Youtubes? Anyhow, it's heaps of fun. It's early days yet, I am getting the hang of it all. I use Movavi for editing all the interesting moments in my life. Most recently I took the perfect opportunity to video my friends and... Continue Reading →
Whilst going through all my Flickr photographs for a handful to add to a new album, I found these few photographs shot during my younger brother's 40th birthday. Figured they needed a little air-time. All shot on a Canon 400D. 210-degree Pano of Oakbank RaceCourse Stitched Panorama of about 7 photographs Waiting to be Served... Continue Reading →
My interests have changed overnight. I still enjoy my photography and digital art (that I sell on tshirts), but now I also enjoy outdoor camping. It's a great method of keeping myself grounded and a simple way to remember that there is more to the world than the city life. After spending 2 days outdoors... Continue Reading →
I almost remember it like it was yesterday, yet suddenly feel so old. The wife and I had been dating about 6 months. We had spent one evening looking after the young three daughters of my wife's Aunt, plus about nine of their friends, taking them all for dinner to local McDonalds. It was the... Continue Reading →
Thoughts, Stories & Reflections by Stephen Mitchell 
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